The EN795:2012 standard defines the technical requirements and test methods for anchor devices.  This standard indicates which loads horizontal fall arrest solutions must withstand and how they are to be tested and certified. EN 795 distinguishes five types of anchorage devices, from A to E. This standard considers only single-user applications.

The standard is applicable up to a 15° slope. The standard also has requirements related to the marking and the information the installer must provide the building owner after the installation.

Fallprotec has a range of anchor points, horizontal cable lifeline systems, rigid rail systems, temporary lifelines & ballasted anchor devices that meet the standard.

This technical specification certifies anchor devices that allow more than one user to be attached at the same time.  Since work at height requires at least two workers, Fallprotec tests all systems for several people.

Type A refers to single anchors. All Fallprotec anchor points are certified according to the type A. They are in highly resistant stainless steel and suit every working situation.

Type B refers to temporary anchorage points. The textile temporary lifeline by Fallprotec can secure workers but requires set up by a competent person who can secure himself during the installation process. 

Type C refers to horizontal flexible systems such as cable lifelines, where the inclination does not go over 15°. Vertical lifelines are governed by the European Standard EN353. The SecuRope cable lifeline is a highly versatile flexible system with limited cable deflection. It also complies with CEN/TS16415 for up to 4 users simultaneously.

Type D refers to rigid systems, usually rail systems. Fallprotec Securails are considered rigid systems thanks to the little deflection of the rail in case of a fall.

Type E refers to temporary systems that are stabilized using counterweights. Our SecuRope cable lifeline system on Unipost for green roofs use the weight of the green roof or gravel roof to stabilizes its self-standing posts. This way, it avoids perforation and thermal bridges. While our Securope cable lifeline on UNIPOST Blockanchor is stabilized with concrete blocks. In both cases we avoid perforating the roofing membrane. This eliminates the risk of water infiltration and the thermal bridges.

This European rule specifies the essential requirements which Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) must comply before being placed on the market. The rule categorizes the various PPE depending on the risks and applications. It also covers aspects related to marking, documentation, and quality control systems.

Manufacturers putting PPE compliant with the rule are audited on a yearly basis to ensure the homogeneity and quality of the product.  The entire content of the European rule is freely available here. 

This European Standard provided requirements and test methods for guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line to ensure fall protection.
The forward-leaning angle and/or sideways leaning angle lies between 85° and 95°.
Fallprotec offers a large variety of systems that comply with EN353-1 such as cable lifelines SecuRope QuickSet, SecuRail or SafeLadder with integrated fall arrest systems.

 This European Standard provided requirements and test methods for guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line to ensure fall protection. The forward-leaning angle and/or sideways leaning angle lies between 85° and 95°.  

EN 355 specifies the technical requirements for energy absorbers. Energy absorbers conforming to this European Standard can be integrated into a fall protection lanyard, a retractable fall arrester, a vertical glider or a full body harness or used in combination with one of them. All fall arrest lanyards designed and supplied by Fallprotec have an integrated energy absorber.

EN 358 applies to belts and lanyards intended for the purpose of work positioning or restraint. Positioning lanyards are available when the user works in restraint.

The EN 361 standard specifies test methods, instructions for use, marking and packaging for full body harnesses. The working harness is a category III personal protective equipment and consists of an element to hold the operator’s body by means of arrest and/or suspended support. It guarantees the safety of the end user in case of a falling hazard. Full body harnesses consisting of shoulder straps and sit straps must be used in construction and industrial sites. 

Some types of harnesses are integrated with a waist positioning belt, also called combined harnesses. These can be connected to solid anchors, possibly placed higher than the operator. 

EN362 specifies requirements for personal protective equipment against falls from a height such as connectors. All aluminium and steel carabiners are certified to EN362. Different locking mechanisms and sizes are available.

This standard describes typical configurations of work positioning and fall arrest. It also describes the obligations relative to marking, user manuals, periodical examination, maintenance, repair and packaging. All Fallprotec equipment follow the requirements of EN365.

EN517 defines the technical requirement for roof safety hooks. This standard indicates which loads safety hooks must withstand and how they are to be tested and certified. It only applies for hooks that can also serve to fix walkways or temporary ladders. If the anchor point is exclusively for fall arrest, refer to EN795. The Safe U hook range complies with EN517. It is specifically designed for common roofs such as tile, slate, cold deck and standing seam roofs. A wide range of walkways, snow-grids and ladders can be fixed to them. This system guarantees waterproofness.

This European Standard specifies technical requirements for sit harnesses with a low point of attachment. Sit harnesses can be used in restraint, work positioning and rope access systems. The Fallprotec multifunctional lightweight climbing harness is certified for work positioning and fall arrest applications. It is the typical companion of rope access technicians.

This European Directive specifies the safety features for machinery. The Annex IV concerns lifting equipment. All height access products of Fallprotec are certified according to the directive 2006/EC/42. The machine directive, among many aspects,  gives requirements related to: safety, marking, user manuals and who and how to place a product on the market. The manufacturer can put a C.E. marking on a machinery if he complies to ISO9001 and meets all the requirements of the directive. 

The full text of the directive is freely accessible here. 

It is a European standard which specifies the safety requirements for Suspended Access Equipment (SAE). It is applicable to both permanent and temporary equipment which may be powered or hand operated. The Fallprotec monorails and cradles are designed according to EN 1808:2015.

EN 60204-1 gives safety guidance and recommendations on electrical equipment for machinery. This includes safety requirements for electrical, electronic and computer controlled equipment – but excludes power circuits where electricity is used directly as a working tool. The battery-powered person lifting hoist RopeClimber falls into the jurisdiction of the EN60204-1 standard.